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2013 Nissan GT-R: Elevated Performance

The new 2013 Nissan GT-R now has enhanced response, better stability and sharper handling. The model will go on sale in the spring next year, showing-off its new four-wheel drive and great responsiveness.

In fact, this Nissan model has received a round of improvements, which complement perfectly the “beast” which seeps under its good: the 550 horsepower (405 kW) 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine. Here the lessons, that the brand have learned after this year’s Nürburgring 24-Hour, are applied by the engineers thus effecting in enhanced response in both the mid- and upper-rpm rev ranges.

Other changes include increased body rigidity and modifications to the dampers, springs and front anti-roll bar. As a consequence, the GT-R is now more responsive, has better high-speed stability and a more refined ride.

Details around this model are still scarce and the brand will reveal full prices and exact performance specifications closer to car’s launch. Nevertheless, some technical changes were disclosed.

The engine for instance has new high-output injectors, which more concisely control fuel injection in order to enhance mid-range and high-rpm response. Furthermore, new relief valve for the turbocharger bypass suppresses the rapid decrease of forced injection pressure, again helping to sustain response. Next, a brand new oil pan baffle helps maintain more stable oil pressure and reduces rotational friction especially during high-performance driving.

The chassis has been updated as well, after measuring the roll centre of the GT-R when cornering and taking deflection of the bushes and tyres into account. The updated suspension includes revised dampers, springs and front anti-roll bar to lower the centre of gravity.

Moreover, new cam bolts have been installed on the front suspension to enhance camber accuracy and stability when cornering. The torque has been increased as well thus carrying capacity of the driveshafts to the hub bearings and improving the reliability in high-stress situations.

At last but not least, some changes have been made to the body as well. Reinforcements have been added to the dash panel bar and instrument panel member effecting in extended body rigidity and better suspension control.

Source: Nissan

November 2, 2012

Nissan EXTREM Concept

EXTREM has been created especially for Brazil. The cross-over has been designed for and built in the country and has its world debut at the 27th Sao Paulo International Motor Show.

“Brazil is a country of great natural beauty and it has a passionate, rich culture. But this is not always reflected in the cars on its streets, especially the more affordable locally produced vehicles which tend to be conservative in design, colour and specification,” commented Shiro Nakamura, Senior Vice President and Chief Creative Officer.

“EXTREM, with a dynamic, high-character design, is far from conservative. It was created to appeal to the country’s growing band of city-based young professionals who are passionate about design and want to make a personal statement. The lightweight two-door 2+2, has a dynamic stance, fresh surfacing, and a clear rugged ability to tackle the urban jungle everyday,” he added.

EXTREM will be powered by Nissan’s advanced direct injection and turbocharged (DIG-T) 1.6-litre gasoline engine, which shares its technology concept with the powertrain in the innovative Nissan DeltaWing Le Mans race car. EXTREM could also be offered with a choice of front or four-wheel drive with Torque Vectoring for enhanced handling capabilities.

The vehicle is designed by Nissan Design America (NDA) in San Diego, California, in collaboration with Brazilian designers and produced in Brazil, the concept previews a new breed of car. By blending versatility and toughness with the agility of a compact 2+2, EXTREM is a new genre of urban compact sports car.

Although strictly a concept car with no immediate plans for production, elements of EXTREM‘s styling offers a glimpse into future Nissan products, for Brazil and beyond.

The exclusive Solar Cortex body color, a deep metallic orange with radiant highlights, pays homage to Brazilian nature. Brightly coloured accents provide ‘pops’ of energy and can also be found on the gas cap, tow hook and the wheels, adding to the urban rally car theme.

The roof pattern, a mix of gloss and matte textures, is inspired by iconic Brazilian graphics.

Six-spoke 19” alloy wheels are double layered with a dark inner and brushed metal outer and provide enhanced cooling to the brakes.

Showcasing the versatility of Nissan’s acclaimed V-platform – used by the Nissan March – dimensionally EXTREM is taller, wider and longer than the global city car.

EXTREM‘s dimensions are:

Wheelbase:      2450mm
Height:             1530mm
Length:            3850mm
Width:              1765mm

Source: Nissan

October 23, 2012

Nissan Juke-R Gets New Look and More Power [VIDEO]

2013 Nissan Juke-R is a vehicle that made a phenomenal leap from being one-off concept to becoming a road car we see on the streets every day. It was revealed in January this year in Dubai, only as a concept however, it offered modified underpinnings of a GT-R under a muscular, re-sculpted Juke bodyshell.

Then the story continues with the aim to bring the concept into the real road, because of the great interest it evoked. Here, Juke-R used the Nissan GT-R supercar’s drivetrain and suspension along with an FIA-specification roll-cage.

Furthermore, due to the expertise of NTC-E, the production version of this Nissan is more powerful than the concept, and it generates 545 hp (400 kW) from its 3.8-litre twin-turbo V6 engine. And now, pay attention, because the acceleration time here is almost unbelievable. Juke needs only 3.0 seconds for the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h, on the way to its maximum speed of 170mph.

Another highlight is that the new Juke-R has new visual look due to the input from the experts at Nissan Design Europe. Some of the design refinements feature new definition for the front bumper and new carbon trim on the front and rear cooling vents and the rear aero diffuser.

httpv://youtu.be/aRwgDfz8w7Y

httpv://youtu.be/2UsOhVXGiY4

Video Source: YouTube

Source: Nissan

October 19, 2012

Porsche 9ff GT3 RS vs 911 Turbo Protomotive 1200 vs Nissan GT-R AMS Alpha 12+ [video]

Dragtimesinfo continues to publish extraordinary videos in their Youtube channel. This time, the battle is between Porsche 911 GT3 RS 9ff, Porsche 911 Turbo Protomotive VRT1200 and Nissan GT-R AMS Alpha 12+.

The three highly tuned cars are going against each other on the highway starting from around 60 km/h.

Porsche 911 GT3 RS 9ff and Porsche 911 Turbo Protomotive VRT1200 made a lot of starts, but every time the result is the same. The GT3 RS 9ff doesn’t stand a chance, despite it has 1100HP and runs on VP C-16 Race fuel and on Michelin Sport Cup tires. The 911 Turbo Protomotive just blows the competition away. IT has 1150HP and also runs on VP C-16 Race fuel.

The second part are starts between the 911 Turbo Protomotive VRT1200 and Nissan GT-R AMS Alpha 12+ with around 1500HP running on Race fuel VP Import 120 and on Toyo Proxes R888 full slicks.

This time, the 911 Turbo Protomotive VRT1200 is way behind the GT-R. It just can’t cope with the difference of more than 300HP in terms of power.

The GT-R runs 0-100 km/h in 2.8 seconds, 100-200 km/h in 3.3 seconds and 200-300 km/h in just 6.2 seconds, while the Porsche is way slower from 200-300 km/h – 8.3 seconds.

Enjoy the video!
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNKzKtWuf1g

Source: Dragtimesinfo via Youtube

October 17, 2012

Nissan Juke-R 001 – €500,000

Nissan has delivered the first Juke-R, which a number plate “001”. This particular model was sold for €500,000. As you know, the Juke-R has everything needed from one of the best cars in the world – Nissan GT-R R35.

In other words, the Juke-R is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.8 liter V6 with 485HP (362 kW). 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 257 km/h (160 mph). This is almost 5 seconds faster than a regular Juke and 57 km/h more top speed.

The Juke-R story began when it was revealed for the first time as a one-off concept in January 2012 in Dubai. The wild child of the Nissan range soon became an automotive legend in its own right, even though it was never intended for either physical or virtual production.

A YouTube sensation, the Juke-R‘s fan base grew exponentially – more than 5,000,000 views of Juke-R videos have been recorded to date.

“People loved the Juke-R in Dubai – we were receiving offers for the original concept on the street! We couldn’t disappoint such dedicated fans, so with three genuine offers on the table we made the commitment to build a limited run of Juke-Rs.”, said Darren Cox, Brand Director Nissan in Europe.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14I4kiU3k5c

Source: Nissan

October 16, 2012

Vilner Nissan GT-R – The Power of the Dragon

It must be a great start of the new week, since the first news we have for you today is from the outstanding Bulgarian tuning company Vilner. I must admit that I have always been keen on the work of these specialists, but this time they have prepared for us something which has surpassed all expectations.

Vilner Nissan GT-R is the name of the project and it is exquisite and more than stylish. The beginning was when the customer contacted the professionals with the plea of non-standardized transformation of his Nissan.

Then, the studio stepped in and decided to manifest an idea which aligns elements of a dragon. After all it is the year of the dragon, the customer is Asian, the car is exotic and sporty – everything fit together perfectly and hence the project was immediately approved.

The next step was doing the hard work and starting the transformation. Vilner began working on the interior design, where the designer drew a dragon, which later was embroidered on the car’s roof, and in the trunk. By the way the latter was covered with Alcantara as well.

Just take a look at the pictures of the interior and you will see how marvelous this embroidering was done: the body of the dragon winds around the seats, and passes through the center console. Furthermore, this effect was further enhanced by the relief effects resulting from the combination of leather and embroidery.

As a matter of fact, every single element of the body of the dragin was hand-drawn personally by the designer on a pattern inside. And the result is that the dragon can be felt for real. Gong further into details, Vilner stayed true to its own pure style, and used black as a base, combining it with black Alcantara and black carbon leather.

Moreover, the same style was given to the dashboard, the door panels and the black console. The red edges emphasize the shape of the seats and correspond with the dragon at the roof and the red decorative seams on the dashboard.

Other interesting details to be highlighted are the carbon used for the steering wheel and gear shifter, and the red chrome paint utilized for some minor details. The red elements are not random, because this was the original color of the GT-R, which eventually received a white mat foiling finish. The exhaust pipes are made of titanium, and the original ones were increased from 440whp up to 530whp.

Source: Vilner

October 15, 2012

2012 Nissan Bolt GT-R to be Auctioned for Usain Bolt Foundation

2012 Nissan Bolt GT-R is a special limited edition model developed by the Olympic champion Usain Bolt. The purpose of the one-off gold GT-R is charity and in particular the car will be auctioned for the Usain Bolt Foundation.

The unique Nissan model is embossed with Bolt’s signature and includes interior fittings finished in real gold. The good news is that this model won’t be the last that we will see.

In fact, Bolt’s partnership with the Japanese brand includes his cooperation with Nissan product specialists on a limited-edition run. Of course – only on GT-R models. They will be available throughout the world and the details about this project will be announced at a later stage.

The resources from the auction will be utilized in order to create opportunities for children and young people in the Olympic Champion’s home of Jamaica.

Appointed Nissan’s new “Director of Excitement”, Bolt said: “Racing is my inspiration, and I want to help Nissan become an even more exciting brand for everyone.”

Source: Nissan

October 12, 2012

2013 Nissan Pathfinder with Announced Pricing

2013 Nissan Pathfinder was revealed in the beginning of August conveying entirely new design philosophy and purposeful style. We have seen that the popular family adventure-ready SUV is now going to deliver more comfort, fuel economy and thoughtful technology.

In addition, this Nissan model is available in 4WD and 2WD drive configurations and in four models: S, SV, SL and Platinum. In fact, the Pathfinder made the switch from body-on-frame to unibody construction, and still keeping the highest standard towing rating in its class (5000-lb.).

What’s also prominent for this vehicle is that it also delivers best-in-class passenger volume and fuel economy rated at 26 mpg Highway / 20 mpg City and 22 mpg Combined for the 2WD model and 25 mpg Highway / 19 mpg City and 21 mpg Combined for the 4WD model.

The new model also includes wide range of equipment featuring the EZ Flex Seating System™ with LATCH AND GLIDE™, an industry first 2nd row tip-up seat which allows easy 3rd row access with a child safety seat still installed, along with Easy Fill Tire Alert and Around View Monitor.

More importantly, the unit under the hood is the advanced 260 horsepower (191 kW) 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine matched with a next-generation Xtronic CVT® (Continuously Variable Transmission).

It is also the only vehicle in its class with selectable 2WD, Auto or 4WD Lock modes from the available intuitive ALL-MODE 4×4-i system. In addition, the independent strut front/multi-link rear design with hydraulic electric power-assisted steering offers quiet and comfortable riding.

What come also as a standard here are the 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels. The one-of-a-kind 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels offered with the Platinum model.

Furthermore, the interior is all-new as well. It includes comfortable seating for seven and people (in all three rows), including available leather-appointed seating. Next, the new Advanced Drive-Assist™ Display, positioned in the center of the instrument display between the tachometer and speedometer, includes a 4.0-inch color display.

There is also available an 8.0-inch touch-screen monitor that offers intuitive interaction and control. It features as a standard Nissan’s Navigation System, along with a variety of driver-selectable vehicle systems and settings.

Other elements of the equipment include leather-appointed seating, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, programmable Nissan Intelligent Key, Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, 13-speaker Bose Premium Audio system, SiriusXM Satellite Radio (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately), Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control, RearView Monitor, remote engine start, tri-zone entertainment system and Dual Panorama Moonroof.

2013 Nissan Pathfinder Pricing Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices:

Pathfinder S 2WD	$28,270 USD
Pathfinder SV 2WD	$31,530 USD
Pathfinder SL 2WD	$34,470 USD
Pathfinder Platinum 2WD	$39,170 USD
Pathfinder S 4WD	$29,870 USD
Pathfinder SV 4WD	$33,130 USD
Pathfinder SL 4WD	$36,070 USD
Pathfinder Platinum 4WD	$40,770 USD

Source: Nissan

October 11, 2012

Nissan Micra Range – Pricing Announced

Nissan Micra DIG-S is the new trim level in the Micra range which is affordable and yet very well equipped. The supermini Nissan model has a starting price of £7 995.

Nevertheless, despite the price the car features as a standard Bluetooth, auxiliary input for MP3 players, etc. Going up the range, the Acenta model has a starting price of £9 995 and adds the additional 15-inch alloys, air conditioning, front fog lamps and a leather steering wheel.

The Acenta Connect model adds to the previous equipment, the following: the award-winning Connect touchscreen satnav system combined with Bluetooth for hands-free telephone calls and music streaming. This one’s price begins at £10 495.

The most stylish model of the range – the new Micra ELLE – a special edition produced with the world’s leading women’s magazine, adds to the Acenta Connect specification climate control, a glass roof, painted 15-inch alloy wheels and ELLE badging as standard. The price it starts at £11 195.

At the top of the range – the Tekna model adds a glass roof, parking space measurement, rear parking sensors, automatic headlights, rain sensing wipers and climate control to the specification of the Acenta Connect. Despite the wide range of equipment, the price tag starts at £11 545.

The Micra range is equipped with either 80 hp (57 kW) 1.2-litre unit or a 98 hp (72 kW) 1.2-litre supercharged DIG-S unit. Both engines are three-cylinder petrol one, mated to a five-speed manual or CVT automatic transmission.

Source: Nissan

October 11, 2012

2013 Nissan Latio – Specifications Announced

2013 Nissan Latio has just been launched and is already on sale around the world. The new Nissan global sedan is characterized by environmentally-friendly features, a high-quality exterior and roomy interior.

Latio is going to offer its customers a high quality exterior, where an imposing horizontal side view and front styling with large headlights and grille are visible and contributing towards vehicle’s strong presence.

In terms of interior, this Nissan model offers great cabin spaciousness and comfort. Rear seat passenger comfort for instance is further enhanced by the ample knee room and wide field of vision. In addition, the trunk capacity is improved through the use of uniquely shaped trim, resulting in luggage space of 490L.

Nissan Latio is also offering a best-in-class fuel economy of 22.6 km/L. This is achieved in all the grades which are equipped with HR12DE engine and an Idling Stop System, with XTRONIC CVT.

The HR12DE engine delivers outstanding acceleration performance in city driving. It also contributes to the enhanced fuel efficiency. In fact, the new Latio with HR12DE engine is one of Nissan’s PURE DRIVE models.

2013 Nissan Latio Specifications:

Exterior design:

Sculptured body with a finely developed cross-section, like athlete’s muscles
Spacious interior cabin and horizontal yet flowing side view
Sporty front styling, as if the vehicle is staring straight ahead
A total of six available exterior colors, including Titanium Grey (TM) (TM stands for Titanium Metallic)

Interior design:

Functionally-arranged switches and controls, with silver-colored finishers (standard on X, G)
Surprisingly spacious rear seat space
Premium-feel Fine Vision Meter with attractive illumination (standard on X, G)

Engine and transmission:

All grades equipped with 1.2L HR12DE engine with an Idling Stop System
XTRONIC CVT adopted in all grades

Packaging:

One-class-above spacious interior room is achieved by minimizing mechanical space, including optimization of size and layout of the radiator and fuel tank and locating the accelerator pedal farther forward
Comfortable rear seat space is provided, with spacious knee room and large center armrest (rear center armrest is standard on G)
Short front overhang and engine hood that gives great visibility, helping reduce “invisible” areas for drivers as much as possible by making it easier to see where the vehicle’s front end is
With large rear window and inventive rear pillar shape, visibility when parking a car in a garage or changing lanes is improved
Brighter headlights, using smaller reflectors, cover a longer distance so that road shoulders are easier to see
Simply designed luggage space opening improves ease of loading luggage. Luggage space capacity is 490 liters – capable of storing four 9-inch golf bags

Aerodynamic performance and weight reduction:

Design that reduces air resistance (coefficient of drag of 0.31) is adopted by optimizing shapes of the front bumper, front pillar, side view mirrors and underbody, as well as making a spoiler-shape trunk lid
Weight is reduced by a total of approximately 70kg compared to the previous model by detailed attention to the refinement of shapes and structures, including engine weight reduction and a change in suspension and exhaust parts

Key Safety and Environmental Technologies:

Multi-reflector halogen headlights (manual control) that help optimize light distribution
Electric retractable remote control body-colored door mirrors
RearView Monitor (available only on vehicles equipped with car navigation system – provided as a dealer option)
High Mount Stop Lamp
VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control [TCS functionality included]) (standard on G, factory-installed option on X, S and B)
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) + Brake Assist
Front ventilated disc brakes
High-strength body construction (Zone Body)
SRS air bag system for driver and front passenger
SRS curtain air bag system (factory-installed option on G, X)
Load limiter equipped pretensioner seatbelts for front seats
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) 3-point seatbelts for all seats
Mileage display function
Achieves “10% improvement in fuel economy over 2015 standards” in all grades
Achieves SU-LEV certification by emitting 75% fewer exhaust emissions than 2005 standards in all grades
Reduces interior volatile organic compounds (VOC)

Source: Nissan

October 8, 2012

Lamborghini Gallardo UR Twin Turbo vs Nissan GT-R AMS Alpha 12+

Dragtimesinfo has released a new crazy video featuring Lamborghini Gallardo UR Twin Turbo and Nissan GT-R AMS Alpha 12+. Both cars are sensational – the GT-R has 1500HP (around 1200WHP), while the Gallardo boasts 2000HP (1500 WHP). In other words, there is nothing faster on the public roads than these two vehicles. The Gallardo managed to stop the clock in acceleration between 200 and 300 km/h in 6.8 seconds.

The GT-R runs on Race Fuel VP Import 120 and the Gallardo is powered by Race Fuel VP C-16. The Lamborghini has 6-speed manual gearbox and the driver has a lot of difficulties changing gears so fast. The Nissan has robotic manual gearbox making changing much easier.

Both cars have huge problems with the traction, despite the AWD and four slicks fitted on the wheels. They made a lot of starts, but obviously the faster car is the GT-R.

Enjoy the video, where you will see one of the cars passing police post with more than 300 km/h.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR3tpYnF0t4

Source: Dragtimesinfo via Youtube

October 4, 2012

The Future of Fun-Cars, Oddly Shaped Coupes?

The fun-cars have gone a long way. The swinging 60s created a demand for highly impractical yet beautiful cars. It was mainly Europe that latched onto the new fashion and the car acquired a whole-new purpose. Manufacturers like Fiat, MG and many others started concentrating on small cool two-seaters and coupes and the party lasted till the early 1970s when the fuel crisis put a new emphasis on the industry and the cars had to become practical (and boring) once again.

The times have changed, so has the technology. You no longer have to build a fuel-inefficient car for it to be fun to drive. As the modern car designers become braver and braver, we see a positive tendency in the automotive market with the concept of fun-cars resurrected. Small and quirky cars are the new craze – they seem to be getting a lot of love right now from everyone, both customers and motoring journalists.

The new generation of fun-cars is very distinctive. They are mostly small 3-door hatchbacks that may appear oddly-shaped to some, but very stylish to others. They are fun to drive because sporty features are often incorporated. They usually have a bold sporty look, excellent aerodynamics, sporty color and sporty wheels. Even with their small size, fun-cars can be roomy enough to fit in four adults comfortably.

To create fun in driving, they are often fitted with small but nippy 1.4 litre to 1.6 litre petrol engines depending on the model and variant. They are available in both 5 or 6-speed manual transmission or automatic transmission. There are many brands playing in the newly-born category but several vehicles stand out: the Hyundai Veloster, Nissan Juke, Alfa Romeo Mito, VW Beetle and the Mini One.

A car to watch is the Hyundai Veloster. It has aggressive contour lines and an excellent interior. Beneath the bonnet is a 138 horsepower, 1.6 litre GDI Double Overhead Cam 4-cylinder engine equipped with the latest Dual Continuous Variable Valve Timing (D-VVTi) technology. It is equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed dual clutch transmission. Performance on the road is stellar; you can even get 40 miles to a gallon. When driving, it gives out a smooth, power-efficient force when you accelerate. Thanks to the ever increasing quality and low prices, Hyundai is one of the first choices for people looking for car finance.

Hyundai Veloster

The Alfa Romeo Mito is another cool little vehicle worth a look. It is a small car fitted with a patented Multiair 78 horsepower, 1.4 litre entry level petrol engine. Available in Italian racing colors (red, yellow and green), the Mito is quick and fast even with the entry level engine. However, if you want it to be a little quicker off the mark, you can get the 1.6 litre Distinctive S/S 3-door model. Driving and handling is good but the passenger leg room may not be comfortable for taller passengers.

Alfa Romeo MiTo TwinAir

Now, the VW Beetle of course is a legend. The design is classic and iconic, not to mention that it is equipped with the latest safety features. Although the VW is basically a 2-door car, it is included in the fun-car category because it is really fun to drive. The turbo-charged engine can accelerate fast enough but the fuel economy is not that good compared with the Alfa Romeo Mito. Now with the new model recently launched, the previous generation has slightly depreciated. At Creditplus car finance specialists we notice an increased demand for the previous model Beetle. We are sure you will agree when we say that this is probably one of the most fun cars you can purchase on today’s market; especially if you opt for the original Beetle.

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Out of all the options, the Nissan Juke stands out as a very original and quirky car. It’s the styling that makes it so desirable. What is it really? A coupe or a 4×4? In fact, it’s classified as a crossover, which means it’s a hybrid of a utility vehicle and a sporty coupe. Although the engine size of 1.6 litres don’t suggest it’s particularly quick, the small Nissan is a very dynamic car. The 1.6 Dig-T version is the one to go for if you’re looking for good times behind the wheel.

Nissan Juke

Lastly, we have the Mini One – its predecessor experienced the previous reign of the fun-cars. It is a 3-door hatchback with entry level variants as well as a sport variant. The entry level version look almost as good as the sporty One. The difference is in the engine configuration. The entry level comes in a smaller engine while the sports variant comes in 1.6 Liter 4-cylinder DOHC engine. All in all the car looks great and drives very well – that’s why it remains one of the favourite.

Mini One

These were the most popular models, however, other manufacturers like Fiat, Citroen and Renault are quickly catching up.

October 4, 2012

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